Dig into
phrasal verb
To start to do something in a determined way.
I have a large pile of work to dig into.
Often appears as...
- dig into work
- dig into project
phrasal verb
To eat something enjoyably.
The children happily dug into their ice cream.
Often appears as...
- dig into dinner
- dig into dessert
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To use some of a supply that you have.
We had to dig into our savings to pay for the repairs.
Often appears as...
- dig into savings
- dig into reserves
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To investigate or look for information.
The detective decided to dig into the suspect's past.
Often appears as...
- dig into the past
- dig into records
phrasal verb
To start to do something in a determined way.
I have a large pile of work to dig into.
Often appears as...
- dig into work
- dig into project
phrasal verb
To eat something enjoyably.
The children happily dug into their ice cream.
Often appears as...
- dig into dinner
- dig into dessert
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To use some of a supply that you have.
We had to dig into our savings to pay for the repairs.
Often appears as...
- dig into savings
- dig into reserves
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To investigate or look for information.
The detective decided to dig into the suspect's past.
Often appears as...
- dig into the past
- dig into records
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Strong Initiative
Implies taking active steps in tackling something, often used when there's a lot to handle.
She's ready to dig into the mountain of research ahead.
Pro Tip 2/2Immediate Action
Use when starting something right away, implying no delay.
After the meeting, I'll dig into the writing assignment.
Pro Tip 1/2Strong Initiative
Implies taking active steps in tackling something, often used when there's a lot to handle.
She's ready to dig into the mountain of research ahead.
Pro Tip 2/2Immediate Action
Use when starting something right away, implying no delay.
After the meeting, I'll dig into the writing assignment.
Pro Tip 1/2Strong Initiative
Implies taking active steps in tackling something, often used when there's a lot to handle.
She's ready to dig into the mountain of research ahead.
Pro Tip 2/2Immediate Action
Use when starting something right away, implying no delay.
After the meeting, I'll dig into the writing assignment.
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